pain & virtue

I'm Aleksander Romanov. I'm Russian. I'm a Hunter. "A man's character is his fate."

[theghostofalekspast]

My boss asked me to write an article on Puerto Rico's current independent situation.

[theghostofalekspast]

Don’t ever say that. Let’s be honest here. Do I really deserve you? After all I’ve done to make you suffer? I’m no good guy. I’m just a man in search of some redemption.

[fearlessdonovan]

You don’t deserve me… I can honestly tell you that you deserve so much better, yet here you are. I’ve made you suffer just the same, Aleksander. 

No one’s good in this world, not anymore. You think you’re a bad guy, but I know people so much worse that still have people that love them.

[theghostofalekspast]

What have you done to me, Miranda, except forgive me? You haven't caused me one ounce of pain. I, on the other hand...

Being loved doesn't mean you're good; it just means people are gullible enough to keep believing in you. And I love you for it, but the truth is you could do so much better. You should. In fact, I should let you. But I can't. I'm too selfish to let you go.

[theghostofalekspast]

My boss asked me to write an article on Puerto Rico's current independent situation.

[theghostofalekspast]

I don’t. I’m pretty sure it’s the other way around.

[fearlessdonovan]

You honestly don’t realize how amazing you are, or how much potential you have. I’ve lived a long time, and then there’s you… You deserve so much.

[theghostofalekspast]

Don't ever say that. Let's be honest here. Do I really deserve you? After all I've done to make you suffer? I'm no good guy. I'm just a man in search of some redemption.

[theghostofalekspast]

My boss asked me to write an article on Puerto Rico's current independent situation.

[theghostofalekspast]

And I will protect you, even though you don’t need much protecting. You’re a feisty one.

I’m absolutely positive. And Klaus is pretty free-wheeling about us. I don’t have much restrictions when it comes to being with other people, especially you.

[fearlessdonovan]

I know you will, even if I don’t need it.

— You’re too good for me, Aleksander. I hope you realize that.

[theghostofalekspast]

I don't. I'm pretty sure it's the other way around.

[chastaineds-deactivated20140326]

garrett hedlund in “friday night lights”

[theghostofalekspast]

My boss asked me to write an article on Puerto Rico's current independent situation.

[theghostofalekspast]

Thanks, M. I’m actually really excited. I’ve been wanting a shot like this for a really long time, so I’m really happy you support this, even though they’re in the middle of a war.

In fact, you just won yourself a kiss. I may or may not have ulterior motives.

[fearlessdonovan]

Yes, well, I’ll protect you through all of that.

Oh, did I now? Are you positive, though? I don’t want Klaus getting jealous or anything… Ulterior motives?

[theghostofalekspast]

And I will protect you, even though you don't need much protecting. You're a feisty one.

I'm absolutely positive. And Klaus is pretty free-wheeling about us. I don't have much restrictions when it comes to being with other people, especially you.

[theghostofalekspast]

My boss asked me to write an article on Puerto Rico's current independent situation.

[theghostofalekspast]

Yeah, it is actually really amazing. There’s even talk of a Pulitzer Award. Miranda, that’s my dream. I’m sure Randy’s just saying it to get me to go, but still…

[fearlessdonovan]

I can guarantee you he isn’t just saying that. You’re an amazing writer, and he’d be an idiot not to give it to you in the first place. 

[theghostofalekspast]

Thanks, M. I'm actually really excited. I've been wanting a shot like this for a really long time, so I'm really happy you support this, even though they're in the middle of a war.

In fact, you just won yourself a kiss. I may or may not have ulterior motives.

[theghostofalekspast]

My boss asked me to write an article on Puerto Rico's current independent situation.

[theghostofalekspast]

Oh… Well, pack your bags. I have a feeling that bathing suit will be the highlight of the trip.

[fearlessdonovan]

I’m sure you’ll have other things to think about then just me in a bikini. Aleks, your boss asked you to go to Puerto Rico to write an article… That’s honestly amazing.

[theghostofalekspast]

Yeah, it is actually really amazing. There's even talk of a Pulitzer Award. Miranda, that's my dream. I'm sure Randy's just saying it to get me to go, but still…

[theghostofalekspast]

My boss asked me to write an article on Puerto Rico's current independent situation.

[theghostofalekspast]

Oh, how hilarious. You’re sooo funny. Yellow bikini, by the way. Just… taking a wild guess, you know? Not being biased or anything.

[fearlessdonovan]

Thanks, lover. I thought so too. 

Good choice. The yellow’s very strappy— I prefer it, actually. 

[theghostofalekspast]

Oh… Well, pack your bags. I have a feeling that bathing suit will be the highlight of the trip.

[theghostofalekspast]

My boss asked me to write an article on Puerto Rico's current independent situation.

[theghostofalekspast]

Fine! Maybe we will! And we both know you just want to lounge by the ocean so men can stare at you. Don’t deny it! You practically live to make me jealous.

[fearlessdonovan]

That is a false statement. The only guy I want staring at me will be there with me, anyways. 

Do you think Klaus would prefer a purple or yellow bikini? 

[theghostofalekspast]

Oh, how hilarious. You're sooo funny. Yellow bikini, by the way. Just… taking a wild guess, you know? Not being biased or anything.

[theghostofalekspast]

Hungry, headache, homework.

[theghostofalekspast]

Fine, fine, fine. I’ll be there in five.

[wrightjessica-blog]

Awesome. Bring some coffee. 

[theghostofalekspast]

O—kay. *smiles wonderingly and leaves*

[theghostofalekspast]

My boss asked me to write an article on Puerto Rico's current independent situation.

[theghostofalekspast]

I know, right? Klaus is gonna love the Caribbean.

[fearlessdonovan]

I don’t even care if you bring Klaus. You two can go off and find love— all I want is to lounge by the ocean. 

[theghostofalekspast]

Fine! Maybe we will! And we both know you just want to lounge by the ocean so men can stare at you. Don't deny it! You practically live to make me jealous.

[anastasiya-petrova-blog1]

Regrets collect like old friends.

[anastasiya-petrova-blog1]

Oh tell me more?

[theghostofalekspast]

Oh, no. I didn’t mean anything specifically. I’m just generally a fool. Just ask Miranda.

[anastasiya-petrova-blog1]

I see! Eh, it’s all right. I believe you. I’m a fool too. Like, if I wasn’t, you know, immortal, I don’t think I would have lived for very long, but that’s just my take on it. 

[theghostofalekspast]

Well, that's a bit tragic. I don't know if I'd be dead, but I can tend to get in trouble once in a while.

[theghostofalekspast]

Hungry, headache, homework.

[theghostofalekspast]

True… And it’s a known fact I can’t resist your mean borscht. *smirks*

[wrightjessica-blog]

You can’t resist my everything. All right, I’m kidding. But you should get your fine ass here now before i finish them!

[theghostofalekspast]

Fine, fine, fine. I'll be there in five.

[theghostofalekspast]

My boss asked me to write an article on Puerto Rico's current independent situation.

And I’m thinking of taking a certain someone with me…

[fearlessdonovan]

Aleks, that’s amazing.

[theghostofalekspast]

I know, right? Klaus is gonna love the Caribbean.

[anastasiya-petrova-blog1]

Regrets collect like old friends.

[anastasiya-petrova-blog1]

…Yes. 

Well you know what they say. It’s always darkest before the dawn. [Strained smile] What about yourself?

[theghostofalekspast]

*nods knowingly* I’ve been alright. Whether I’ve been a fool? Definitely.

[anastasiya-petrova-blog1]

Oh tell me more?

[theghostofalekspast]

Oh, no. I didn't mean anything specifically. I'm just generally a fool. Just ask Miranda.

[theghostofalekspast]

My boss asked me to write an article on Puerto Rico's current independent situation.

And I'm thinking of taking a certain someone with me…

[theghostofalekspast]

Hungry, headache, homework.

[theghostofalekspast]

Now? I don’t know. It’s pretty late… I wouldn’t want to intrude.

[wrightjessica-blog]

What makes you think you’re intruding? I don’t even sleep anymore these days…

[theghostofalekspast]

True… And it's a known fact I can't resist your mean borscht. *smirks*